RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Grand Mufti Saleh Al-Fawzan has urged Muslims to increase acts of worship and righteousness during the first 10 days of Zil Hajj, describing them as among the most blessed days in the Islamic calendar.
He said deeds such as prayer, charity, fasting and remembrance of Allah are especially beloved during this period.
The grand mufti highlighted the virtue of fasting on the Day of Arafah, saying that for those not performing Hajj, the fast serves as expiation for sins committed over two years.
He also reminded Muslims intending to offer a sacrifice on Eid ul Adha to refrain from cutting their hair and nails from the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon until the sacrifice is performed.